The position of IT Program Manager role is responsible to work with FAFC business/IT partners and global/regional technical teams to manage and deliver Integration project/program to support Ford Credit China business.

　　Worked with Portfolio and Program Leader to drive Ford Credit China local support model and core platform modernization across Ford Credit Technology Organization.

　　Co-lead system localization and modernization program along with Product Owner/Manager and Supplier resource across multiple teams to secure commitment, negotiates positive Program outcomes to meet IT and Business goals.

　　Assume responsibility for anticipating problems and complications in Program and formulate solution in order to timely remove the impediment through the right personnel via lean and coherent approach.

　　Develop, maintain and distribute (as appropriate) standard Program management deliverables, including Program milestone plan, Program schedule, Project budget and variances, meeting minutes, action item log, etc.

　　Accountable for transparent Program reporting, risk and issue tracking and properly maintain the single source of truth for Program Status.

　　Proactively manage the end-to-end dependencies across all dependent internal and external team throughout the lifecycle of the Program by applying a structured change management approach.

　　Defines, implements, and executes processes, methods, and tools to deliver the strategies and plans that enable the business of IT, as well regularly optimizes processes via data-driven mechanism.

　　Drives consensus on “how” program solution will be built and facilitate mindful discussion with key stakeholders that lead to timely decisions, using proper decision-making framework when needed.

　　Work actively with other Program Manager in Transformation Office to inspire IT organization to be on the right way of continuous improvement during Transformation journey.

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

　　8+ years in IT. At least 5 years experiences in Program Management role

　　Experience in IT Project management

　　Previously working in a large/medium size IT organization with experience of IT project or program management role

　　Experience in managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function internal and external teams.

　　Deep understanding of Agile and Waterfall software development methodology, including major best practices of Agile in IT industry.

　　Demonstrated ability to drive execution of process and methodologies

　　Proven record in Enterprise-level program management & leadership experience

　　Experience collaborating with Product Managers and business partners

　　Experience with driving prioritization process and resolving dependency conflicts

　　Ability to work collaboratively and navigate complex decision making in a rapidly changing environment

　　Superior English communication and presentation skills with interpersonal ability to roll out project communication clearly and effectively to senior leaderships, including escalation, as well resolve discordant views by constructive dialog.

　　Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands

　　Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details and data while maintaining the “big picture” view

　　Highly motivated and a self-starter, with ability to multi-task with minimal supervision

　　PMP and CSM certification is preferred

　　Prior experience managing experience of banking or AFC core system upgrade is preferred

　　Requisition ID : 21873